Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced November 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Released December 2011
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony NEX-7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 3D1 was manufactured about the same time to the NEX-7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 3D1 grades versus the NEX-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony NEX-7
3D1 | NEX-7 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Panasonic 3D1
NEX-7 | 3D1 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony NEX-7
3D1 | NEX-7 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | December 2011 | Same generation | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 3D1 compared to the NEX-7.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and NEX-7 is 93 and 84 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and NEX-7.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 3D1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony NEX-7 will result in more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-11-07 | 2011-12-13 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) | 400 grams (0.88 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 430 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $670 | $699 |